Happy new year! Enjoy a quick and highly unscripted podcast update from Chris, who runs through the current state of the Planet Health podcast as well as some other news.

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Sitting is the new smoking. In this episode, Chris explores the dangers of sedentarism (living a sedentary lifestyle) and its consequences. As the name suggests, sedentarism is simply living a sedentary lifestyle. In other words, one based around low levels of movement and activity.

He also takes a look why formal exercise such as running, cycling and swimming isn't enough - and what we can do about it. If you listen to this podcast often, you may have already guessed what it is...!

• Read this episode as an article: The Sedentarism Epidemic (and Why ‘Exercise’ Isn’t Enough!)
• Read about the Italian walking habit of la passegiata: The Beauty of La Passeggiata (the Italian Walk After Dinner)
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Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode, Chris discusses the American and Canadian traditions of Thanksgiving, which leads into an exploration of the health benefits of gratitude – one of the most underrated things in the world of mental health. He shares some tips on how to practice gratitude each day in a simple way.

• Read this podcast as an article: The Mental Health Benefits of Gratitude (and How to Do It)!
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Buongiorno! In this episode, the healthy traditions of Italy are once again the focus, as Chris explores ‘la cucina povera’ – one of the healthiest ways to eat.

He looks at the foods and dishes of this rustic culinary tradition, while giving his own personal insight, having grown up with an Italian father. Of course, the episode features his favourite royalty-free Italian music!

• Read this episode as an article: The Art of La Cucina Povera
• Check out Chris’s minestrone recipe: Simple and Healthy Minestrone Soup
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BOO! 👻 It’s the Halloween special episode of the Planet Health podcast! In this episode, Chris explores the topic of being scared and whether or not it’s good for you.

We also welcome culture and ghost journalist Mark Rees back to the podcast – where he offers some insight into the traditions of Halloween – and briefly discuss some of the best calorie-burning horror films!

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Check out Mark’s Halloween special episodes on the Ghosts of Wales podcast!

In today's episode, Chris dives deeper into one of the habits from the blue zone of Okinawa, called hara hachi bu. He explores the art of eating to 80% full and how it can help you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.

He also offers some tips on how to practice it yourself. The podcast also includes some insight from Japanese health author, Kaki Okumura (taken from a previous episode).

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Heard about the five Blue Zones? These incredible areas of health are exactly what Chris explores in this episode! It’s inspired by the release of a new Netflix series called ‘Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones’ with Dan Buettner.

In this episode, Chris looks at Okinawa (Japan), Sardinia (Italy), Ikaria (Greece), Nicoya Peninsula (Costa Rica), and Loma Linda (USA). He then explores some of the common traits shared by the healthiest places on Earth.

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In this brief update, Chris explains his plans for Season 2 and the future of Planet Health podcast!

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